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How to get fromİzmir to Marmara Islandby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from İzmir to Marmara Island by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from İzmir to Erdekcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    8h 46m
    ₺1,762–4,343

  2. Bus, car ferry via Karacabey

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manisa to Karacabeybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Karacabey bus station to Erdek bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    13h 6m
    ₺1,348–4,100

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Bandırmabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Erdek to Marmaracarferry car ferry
    11h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from İzmir to Marmara Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 352.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Marmara Island, Balıkesir, Turkey?

There is no direct connection from İzmir to Marmara Island. However, you can drive to Erdek, take the car ferry to Marmara, then drive to Marmara Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from İzmir bus station to Marmara Island via Manisa, Karacabey bus station, Erdek bus station, Erdek, and Marmara in around 13h 6m.

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